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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1858
Page
2
The May 8 1858 issue of the Transentry news announces its editorial aims to faithfully report local and regional progress, publish an elevating family journal, discuss public affairs with independence, and reflect Northern sentiment against slavery. It invites communications nationwide and notes five items of news will be gratefully received.
The letter denounces the new mayor for political attacks in his inaugural, calling it undignified and unbecoming. It questions electorial tactics, religious tolerance, and freedom of speech, implying civic divisions mirror national debates, while stressing the importance of propriety in office.
A Chicago Madison Milwaukee and St Paul tone in editorials critiques a mayor’s inaugural, comparing it to famous figures and urging restraint. The piece cites resident reactions from Prescott and Lecompton debates, noting irony and ridicule while contrasting constitutional questions with local governance. It mentions May Day tree celebrations proposed by a New Hampshire paper and civic committees.
The article discusses the Eng jieh bill passing both houses by large margins, condemns administration tactics, contrasts Lecompton and English Lecompton, and warns of forced land grants to Kansas. It notes spring farm prospects, urging stock raising due to beef and pork scarcity, commends Rep Mr. Cannon, reports Norman W. Kittson elected mayor of St Paul, and notes Portage Reynolds case jury deadlock.
Earmarked appropriations under E B Washburne substitutes for the river and harbor bill include Chicago Harbor 109000 and various Wisconsin harbors, with criticism that such projects are wasteful and serve local contractors. Commentary notes no passage likely this session and cites prior Harbor money wasted at Waukegan and grasshopper migrations near Council Bluffs. Also reports first issue of Hesperian Monthly from Pepin and school funds ready for town distributions.
The report on education lands praises the University as essential to Wisconsin’s growth and popular needs. It argues for a practical, industrially oriented college system, not a tradition bound academy, and notes progress via agricultural and normal schools while urging broader access for farmers, mechanics, merchants, and teachers.
The piece argues that European states and their universities, schools of mines, and industrial training outpace the US in public education. It urges Wisconsin to restructure its University, favoring integrated departments like normal, agricultural, mining, and engineering, to serve broader public needs and compete with Europe. It calls for a unified plan, economies of scale, and leadership from progress-minded individuals.
The St. Louis Democrat reviews Kansas Constitutional Convention closing its sessions with a sober, prayerful farewell. It notes a large majority remained teetotal, no intoxication occurred, and last actions included a solemn prayer. The piece extols Kansas Freemen and their principled patriotism.
Weekly steamboat movements recorded for May 1 through May 6 1858 by W W Hercurus for the Transcript. The long log names vessels including Ocean Wave Northern Light Prairie du Chien Itasca St Paul Galena Milwaukee Stillwater Taylor Falls and multiple stops from St Louis to Taylor’s Falls with many captains crew names and docking points.
Nicoll and Berkey advertise as wholesale dealers in iron cast and plow steel, nails, anvils, bellows, tires, sleds, crowbars, springs, axles, chains, and coal. They offer liberal trade discounts and list agents for J Herring & Co and G Heita’s Fire Proof Bar. Street address cited in St Paul Minnesota area.
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